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Atone · 5 September 2016, 09:24 AM

You guys have been very generous with your experience as I've hunted down my first vintage piece. I saw a number of vintage rolex in a local watch store this weekend and fell in love with the 5513 superdome and overall aesthetic. is this a buy at $9500? any issues?

Perpetual74 · 5 September 2016, 10:01 AM

In my opinion...

the dial has plots a little bit dirty ... the case is not in good condition, the hands have been replaced, the bracelet is certainly not consistent with the watch era (which judging from the dial and the insert -very nice- should be the years 67/70 .. if it is from a later period then it would not be correct the dial) ...
Crown is correct.. And plexi is not a superdome but a service one...

if I had my way I would look for other .. especially for the asking price that does not seem low for a watch in these (in my opinion poor) conditions

Wesley Crusher · 5 September 2016, 10:14 AM

Hard pass for me. That watch is in rough shape.

droptopman · 5 September 2016, 10:16 AM

Keep looking.

vintagehartmann · 5 September 2016, 10:20 AM

For me, the only things going for it are the insert and the non-triplock crown. I would pass.

Atone · 5 September 2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Perpetual74

In my opinion...

the dial has plots a little bit dirty ... the case is not in good condition, the hands have been replaced, the bracelet is certainly not consistent with the watch era (which judging from the dial and the insert -very nice- should be the years 67/70 .. if it is from a later period then it would not be correct the dial) ...
Crown is correct.. And plexi is not a superdome but a service one...

if I had my way I would look for other .. especially for the asking price that does not seem low for a watch in these (in my opinion poor) conditions

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

theflywrist · 5 September 2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atone

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

Good call!
Both case and dial don't look that great at all.
I'm sure you'll land a much nicer one, and the patience will pay off!
Good luck

Frogman4me · 5 September 2016, 01:36 PM

The best thing on this watch is the insert minus the pearl. Not a good sign.

zapokee · 5 September 2016, 02:09 PM

Crystal looks like the flatter-profile service replacement rather than a superdome. Cringed when I saw the cupping on that lughole...

Move along. Nothing worth almost ten grand here...

Atone · 5 September 2016, 06:56 PM

Thanks all. I apprdeciate the feedback as always. On to the next.

Vincent65 · 5 September 2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Atone

On to the next.

Take your time!

crowncollection · 5 September 2016, 09:27 PM

Pass and keep looking

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sitka39 · 5 September 2016, 09:53 PM

Keep looking as others have said. It had a pretty rough life that watch...

Fleetlord · 6 September 2016, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Atone

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

brandrea · 6 September 2016, 12:39 AM

Atone · 6 September 2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

The saddening part is that the owner emphatically told me it was an all original watch. I am guessing he was aware that this was not an accurate statement.

Atone · 6 September 2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

This watch was not from that store. This one was online

Robbyvm · 6 September 2016, 10:26 PM

all has been said... enjoy the hunt !

5 September 2016, 09:24 AM	#1
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	dearest experts ~ 5513 to pounce on it or be patient??? You guys have been very generous with your experience as I've hunted down my first vintage piece. I saw a number of vintage rolex in a local watch store this weekend and fell in love with the 5513 superdome and overall aesthetic. is this a buy at $9500? any issues?

5 September 2016, 10:16 AM	#4
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Keep looking. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 September 2016, 10:20 AM	#5
vintagehartmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 548	Re: For me, the only things going for it are the insert and the non-triplock crown. I would pass.

5 September 2016, 09:27 PM	#12
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Pass and keep looking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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5 September 2016, 10:01 AM	#2
Perpetual74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rome Posts: 91	In my opinion... the dial has plots a little bit dirty ... the case is not in good condition, the hands have been replaced, the bracelet is certainly not consistent with the watch era (which judging from the dial and the insert -very nice- should be the years 67/70 .. if it is from a later period then it would not be correct the dial) ... Crown is correct.. And plexi is not a superdome but a service one... if I had my way I would look for other .. especially for the asking price that does not seem low for a watch in these (in my opinion poor) conditions

5 September 2016, 10:14 AM	#3
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Hard pass for me. That watch is in rough shape.

5 September 2016, 01:36 PM	#8
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	The best thing on this watch is the insert minus the pearl. Not a good sign.

5 September 2016, 02:09 PM	#9
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Crystal looks like the flatter-profile service replacement rather than a superdome. Cringed when I saw the cupping on that lughole... Move along. Nothing worth almost ten grand here...

5 September 2016, 06:56 PM	#10
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	Thanks all. I apprdeciate the feedback as always. On to the next.

5 September 2016, 09:53 PM	#13
sitka39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 99	Keep looking as others have said. It had a pretty rough life that watch...

6 September 2016, 12:39 AM	#15
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